Man Utd 'are edging closer to signing £22m-rated midfielder Sofyan Amrabat'
Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal to sign Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, according to reports.
The Red Devils were keen to sign the Moroccan during the January transfer window but the Serie A side were reluctant to sell him.
United instead opted to sign Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich but their strong interest in Amrabat has remained.
According to Gazzetta, United and Fiorentina are closing to agreeing a £22million deal for the 26-year-old.
The report states Amrabat is keen to join Erik ten Hag's side and the Italian side have accepted he will leave, with plans to replace him underway.
Securing the services of Amrabat would allow United to strengthen their capabilities in central and defensive midfield, and the club have previously registered their interest in a number of alternatives in the position.
The club's fruitless pursuit of Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong last summer fell through in its final stages, with the player unwilling to leave the Camp Nou just three years after his long-desired move to the Camp Nou.
Amrabat had a sparkling season both for his club and his country, after playing a key role in helping Morocco make historic progress at the World Cup in Qatar.
Their fourth-place finished marked the highest-ever for an African nation, and came on the heels of landmark wins against Belgium, Spain, and Portugal.
He also helped guide Fiorentina to the Europa Conference League final where they lost to West Ham in Prague last month.
Amrabat had Barcelona chasing his signature but their financial restrictions meant a proposed loan deal never materialised during winter.
United have already strengthened their midfield with the signing of Mason Mount, who joined from Chelsea for £60m.
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